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Odyssey Health at-a-Glance

We bring practical, often overlooked insights to our work that make a big difference. Like the idea that one's moods and behaviours can play a powerful role in long-term disability and recovery. Or that progress is achieved not just in weekly sessions, but in everyday activities. All these insights and more inform our unique, highly effective approach, one that reduces both the human and financial costs of prolonged suffering, absenteeism and more.

Who we are

In honour of our heroic Clients, we took our name from the epic tale of a long journey home. We are psychologists, behavioural therapists, medical consultants and health care professionals whose passion is helping people get back the lives they want, especially those who’ve been struggling far too much, for far too long.

What we do

We use a custom-created, evidence-based treatment approach to reduce prolonged time off work, absenteeism, or modified work or hours because of mental health and chronic pain conditions. Based on the long-proven principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we help Clients learn to acknowledge and accept their troubling thoughts and feelings, which helps them start being active much earlier than the norm, and start focusing not on their conditions, but on setting and moving towards personal goals, and a more meaningful life.

Who we help

While we work with people absent from work for any length of time, we’re noted for our success with people who have been off work for less than one year to several years. Caught in a classic vicious circle, their conditions and symptoms have often led them to withdraw from the world, they may have tried other interventions without success, and they’re likely avoiding being active, as they fear it will trigger even more discomfort. Supporting those people are compassionate employers and insurers who value their contributions, and want them back to work enough to seek us out – because they know we’ll go far beyond the norm to help their people become active participants in their own lives again.

Our Values

Compassion

We hold genuine care and concern for the needs of our clients, customers, colleagues, and ourselves. In every interaction we act with empathy and kindness. 

Integrity

We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. We are committed to the highest ethical standard in the conduct of our business and quality of our service.

Respect

We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We take explicit steps to encourage psychological safety, growth, and opportunity for seeing new possibilities. 

Continuous Learning

We are committed to growth, as individuals and as a team. We reflect on our experiences, gather feedback, and embrace creative solutions and innovations that move us in the direction of our values and goals. We get the right things done right. 

Accountability

We promote and act with openness and transparency. We honour our commitments to all those we serve, one another, and ourselves. We deliver consistent quality.

What else (besides our results) do people appreciate about Odyssey Health?

Goal-driven

We methodically monitor progress to know if we’re being effective.

Cost-effective

Our treatments reduce both the length of suffering, as well as the high costs of absenteeism and work disability and accommodation.

Specialized

We focus exclusively on people away from work due to significant physical, emotional and psychological difficulties.

Back-to-work-committed

We believe so strongly in the many proven benefits of work that, after treatment has successfully ended, our vocational assistance experts will help Clients not currently working or who’ve chosen to work elsewhere find employment.

Expertise

After decades of partnering with countless Canadian employers, we’ve turned return-to-work planning and implementation into a science, and can navigate the complex issues surrounding absenteeism and disability with compassion and efficiency.

Responsive

We aim for a first appointment within 5-10 business days of a call or referral.


Conditions we help our clients manage

Below is a sample list of conditions that Odyssey Health has successfully helped our clients manage. This list is intended to be illustrative, not exhaustive. Our transdiagnostic, biopsychosocial approach focuses on the whole person—not just the diagnosis. We encourage referrers to contact us to discuss specific cases.


Long COVID

Substance Use Disorders

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Borderline Personality Disorder

Low Back Pain

Headaches and Migraines

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Bipolar Disorder

Anxiety Disorders


Our Team

It takes a special kind of person to do what we do—curious, compassionate, and always up for a challenge. Meet the Odyssey Health team.

Operational Support

For my 40th birthday, I did the Edgewalk at the CN Tower and it was as terrifying and fun as it looks/sounds!

Jen Farion

Customer Support Associate

Sand, sun, surf and sunscreen are the staples to keep me grounded and recharged!

Karen Osborne

Financial Associate

I’m an avid crocheter

Katy Hakim

Corporate Communications Associate

I come from a big family of 14—including parents, siblings, their spouses, and kids—and we've been traveling together once a year for over 15 years!

Luli Sanchez

Project Manager

I am a relative of Shania Twain, our grandmother’s were sisters

Lynn Luchka

Intake Coordinator

I enjoy playing tennis and platform tennis

Melissa Schafer

HR Officer - Personnel

I used to have really long hair, and trained to be a pro-wrestler.

Armen Keoshkerian

Psychometrist

Therapists

I have been ziplining 4 times

Cheryl DePodesta

Behavioural Therapist

I can learn song lyrics at lightning speed and rarely forget them

Chanel Pustea

Behavioural Therapist

I enjoy being out in nature

Colin Elmhurst

Behavioural Therapist

My hidden talent is playing the trumpet 

Courtney Craig-Campbell

Assessment Coordinator

I have seen a shark while snorkelling in Hawaii

Dayna Sinclair

Behavioural Therapist

I play women’s rugby! 

Heather Dwyer

Behavioural Therapist

Loves hanging out with his dogs and playing basketball

Justin Camenzuli

Behavioural Therapist

I'm also a CMPC. Similar to a sport psychologist, I help athletes optimize their performance through learning and improving mental skills

Karl Bicamumpaka

Behavioural Therapist

I coach Special Olympics Basketball

Kyle Ryan

Behavioural Therapist

When I am not working or spending time with family you will find me in nature. There are not many outdoor activities that I have not done!

Marie-Pierre Gagne

Behavioural Therapist

I am an avid snowboarder for 35 years, enjoying time on the ski hill most days in the winter!

Tricia Buell-Malcolm

Behavioural Therapist

I play 5 instruments!

Kate Sarnovsky

Behavioural Therapist

I am left handed - but only for writing 

Jackie Benn

Behavioural Therapist

“Our work is meaningful, we change lives, we have a wonderful team, and after 23 years I still have a sense of fullfillment.”

Flora Yeracaris

Psychologist